Which of the following is the correct difference between rough endoplasmic reticula and smooth ER?
A) rough ER is an extension of the nuclear envelope; smooth ER is not
B) smooth ER has a double bilayer membrane; rough ER does not
C) smooth ER consists of flattened sacs and tubes; rough ER does not
D) rough ER has a surface studded with ribosomes; smooth ER does not
E) smooth ER synthesizes proteins: rough ER does not

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct difference between rough endoplasmic reticula (ER) and smooth ER is that rough ER has a surface studded with ribosomes, while smooth ER does not. This is because rough ER is involved in protein synthesis, while smooth ER is involved in lipid synthesis and detoxification. The other options are not accurate distinctions between the two types of ER.

Which of the Following Is the Correct Difference Between Rough